as in exception
a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent
pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night
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Recent Examples of objection
Cuomo faces a vulnerable incumbent Adams is also seeking reelection but is facing a tempest over the criminal case against him, and the U.S. Justice Department’s extraordinary effort to end the case over the objection of the prosecutors who brought the charges.
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Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
—Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The Medical Examiner is honoring the family’s objection to a full autopsy, an agency spokeswoman said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Multiple speakers were also allowed to accuse Israel of carrying out a genocide, also with no objection from Lauber.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
Congressional Republicans have raised no objections to the massive, indiscriminate firings of employees in many government offices and federal organizations initiated by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE.
—Mordechai Gordon, Hartford Courant, 28 Feb. 2025
The Medical Examiner is honoring the family’s objection to a full autopsy, an agency spokeswoman said.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Multiple speakers were also allowed to accuse Israel of carrying out a genocide, also with no objection from Lauber.
—Rachel Wolf, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for objection
Noun
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Today, economic uncertainty is a constant, not an exception.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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The California Department of Human Resources recently released statewide guidance on exceptions to the return-to-work order.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Complications developed surrounding those severe injuries, putting Cauley’s career in serious question.—
Justin Ray,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bull’s Heart by Eva Stefani Reasoning: With Bull’s Heart, Eva Stefani offers us a masterpiece that stretches beyond the fragmented aspects of one of the greatest artists of our time, touching upon broader socio-political and ontological questions with both dreamlike and utterly realistic elements.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Myers told The Ranch Podcast that the decision to remove the poster wasn’t in response to any complaint.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to the complaint, Henley organized a birthday party at Deja Vu for himself in December 2021.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Protesters entered the lobby in two groups, including many who entered the public lobby area in civilian clothes hiding their protest gear underneath, according to police.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Today's decision comes after Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil was detained by ICE agents on Saturday as the Trump administration targets students taking part in anti-Israel protests.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite his criticism over the cost of her preparation or the size of her support team, Wu did well in standing up for the city, Kraft said.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Prominent pro-Israel voices, as well as critics of Israel, defended the movie — or at least called on their allies to tone down the criticism.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2025
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And that’s a big challenge considering the current levels of engagement.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Aware of these challenges, bestselling author Ayesha Curry and NBA All-Star Steph Curry produced a short documentary film through their Eat. Learn.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Objection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objection. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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